Who is Dr. Forrest C. Shaklee?

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Inventor, Visionary, Entrepreneur, Chiropractor

Dr. Forrest C. Shaklee was an inventer, visionary, entrepreneur, chiropractor, author and radio personality. Dr. Forrest C. Shaklee succeeded in a number of roles durning his life time. A true original, Dr. Forrest C. Shaklee was and still is an inspriation to thosands of Shaklee Members worldwide.

Born in Iowa in 1894, Forrest C. Shaklee was diagnosed with tuberculosis as an infant. His parents were told that he would likly suffer a long and horrible death durning his childhood. Little did they know that this sickly child would become a successful chiropractor and business owner and live for more than ninty years.

In the late 1800s,the only cure for tuberculosos was good food, fresh air, and lots of rest. As a result, young Forrest spent a lot of time outdoors enjoying and exploring nature and developing a deep respect for the world around him. This respect would inspire him to create his own nutrional product company, Shaklee Corporation, based on the Golden Rule, years later in 1956.

A chiropractor by trade, Dr, Forrest C, Shaklee began selling food supplement formulas in 1924 in Iowa. By 1956, he had decided to take his food supplement formulas across North America by way of network marketing with help from his sons Forrest Jr. and Raleigh Shaklee. In 1960, Dr Forrest C, Shaklee developed Basis-H, one of the first biodegradable, all-purpose cleaners. Shaklee now has over 200 products including nutritional supplements, personal care products, colour cosmetics, water and air treatment systems, and household cleaners.

Today, Dr, Forrest C. Shaklee's vision for a healthier tomorrow has lead to a half a billion dollars in sales worldwide and offices in a number of countries around the world, including Canada, the United States, Mexico, Malaysia, Taiwan and Japan.

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Milestones

1950s 1956

Shaklee Corporation is founded by Dr. Forrest C. Shaklee and his sons Forrest Jr. and Lee Shaklee.

Dr. Forrest C. Shaklee in 1960

Basic H

Dr. Forrest C. Shaklee introduces Basic-H to the American marketplace as the first phosphate-free concentrate and biodegradable all-purpose cleaner.

1964
The First Shaklee Convention is held at the Jack Tar Hotel in San Franscisco, California

1970s

In 1971 The Forrest C. Shaklee Research Center is established in Hayward, California.
Shaklee Products is renamed Shaklee Corporation.

1972
Shaklee Corporation becomes a publicly held company.

1976
Shaklee Canada and Japan are established.

1977
Shaklee Corporation is listed on the New York Stock Exchange on August 2nd.

1980s thru 1990s

Celebration of the 100th birthday of Dr. Forrest C. Shaklee (1994)

1981
Shaklee Canada proudly opens its environmently friendly Home Office in Burlington, Ontario.
Home Office recognized with Conservation Award from Ontario Hydro.

1986
Shaklee products fuel the Voyager pilots in their record-setting first to fly around the world, non-stop, non-refueled flight.

1988
Daedalus Flight uses the new Shaklee Performance, a maximum endurance sports drink, sets world record for human powered flight.

1990
Shaklee Corporation is one of only seven corporations named as offical sponsors of the 20th Anniversary of Earth Day.

1992
Shaklee Mexico opens.

1998
Shaklee introduces the Enfuselle Skin Care system with clinically-tested products line featuring four patent-pending technology breakthroughs.

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  • brakowski Sep 9, 2010 @ 1:23 am | delete
    Hi Wayne,

    Thanks for the very informative lens! Dr. Shaklee was such an amazing person, and I think you captured that very well. He's definitely someone I wish I could have had the honor of meeting.

    Have a great day, Wayne!

    Brian
    Shaklee Distributor

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